""It does (hit home), it does. He's a guy that when you look at him, he's never been that big prospect. For me, I really believe in meritocracy and performance. He's a guy that nothing was given to him. He's had to earn it, and continue to earn it and continue to prove it. I do relate to that, so I am sensitive to guys like him.""
""I think he was in camp three years ago, four years ago. I've known him for a long time. You look at his baseball card, and he just continues to be productive and produce. I've known of Ryan for a long time.""
Ryan Ward debuted in MLB on April 19 after seven seasons in the Dodgers Minor League system. At 28, he earned this promotion following a strong performance in the Pacific Coast League. Despite not being a highly regarded prospect, he became the organization's No. 19 prospect in 2026. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Ward's journey, emphasizing meritocracy and hard work. Ward had two hits in six at-bats before being optioned back to the Minors, likely facing another season in the Minor Leagues due to roster changes.
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